Studio Apartment Rent in Cold Spring, KY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cold Spring, Kentucky as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,637 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cold Spring
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cold Spring
Compare Cold Spring's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead | $630 |
| 2 | Corbin | $640 |
| 3 | Bardstown | $660 |
| 4 | Russellville | $660 |
| 5 | Paducah | $720 |
| 6 | Nicholasville | $730 |
| 7 | Paris | $730 |
| 8 | Versailles | $730 |
| 9 | Winchester | $730 |
| 10 | Richmond | $740 |
| 11 | Murray | $770 |
| 12 | Georgetown | $780 |
| 13 | Lawrenceburg | $780 |
| 14 | Southgate | $799 |
| 15 | Hopkinsville | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kentucky
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect | $1,510 |
| 2 | Hebron | $1,150 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,080 |
| 4 | Louisville | $1,061 |
| 5 | Vine Grove | $1,060 |
| 6 | Independence | $1,030 |
| 7 | Florence | $980 |
| 8 | Shelbyville | $940 |
| 9 | Shepherdsville | $930 |
| 10 | Elizabethtown | $910 |
| 11 | Cold Spring (this page) | $910 |
| 12 | Oak Grove | $890 |
| 13 | Fort Thomas | $890 |
| 14 | Erlanger | $890 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $890 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cold Spring.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cold Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate, KY | 4.3 mi | $799 | $-111 (-12%) |
| Newport, KY | 4.6 mi | $800 | $-110 (-12%) |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 4.7 mi | $890 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Covington, KY | 5.8 mi | $825 | $-85 (-9%) |
| Dayton, KY | 6.7 mi | $820 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Alexandria, KY | 7.5 mi | $880 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Independence, KY | 8.5 mi | $1,030 | +$120 (+13%) |
| Cincinnati, OH | 9.7 mi | $878 | $-32 (-4%) |
| Erlanger, KY | 10.2 mi | $890 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Norwood, OH | 10.4 mi | $850 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Silverton, OH | 12.9 mi | $679 | $-231 (-25%) |
| Florence, KY | 13.6 mi | $980 | +$70 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Cold Spring — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cold Spring?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cold Spring, Kentucky is $910 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,637.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cold Spring?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cold Spring expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cold Spring's studio median of $910 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cold Spring rank for studio rent in Kentucky?
Among the 38 cities in Kentucky with studio data, Cold Spring ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cold Spring?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Southgate ($799), Newport ($800), Fort Thomas ($890).